Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Issues Updated CCW Manual

As of Monday, June 13, 2022, it is legal for "qualifying adults" to carry a concealed handgun in Ohio without a license.

Attorney General Dave Yost has issued an updated manual summarizing Ohio's concealed carry laws and explaining the two ways you may now carry in the state, with or without a license.

Click here to view or download the manual as a PDF.

Whether you plan to carry with a license or without one, I highly recommend you read this manual, which covers a number of important topics, including:

• Two Ways to Carry Concealed
• A Crucial Difference Between CHL Holders and Permitless Carriers
• Other Changes in Ohio's Concealed-Carry Law
• Training and Educational Requirements for a Concealed-Handgun License
• Special Considerations for Members of the Armed Forces
• Forbidden-Carry Zones
• Transporting in Motor Vehicles
• Traffic Stops and Other Law Enforcement Encounters
• Private Property and the Workplace
• Reciprocity
• Open Carry
• Deadly Force
• Criminal Issues
• Civil Liability
• Self-Defense
• No Duty to Retreat
• Castle Doctrine
• Burden of Proof
• Defense of Others
• Defense of Property
• Dispute Resolution

In addition to reading this manual, I urge you to take a concealed carry class from an experienced and competent instructor, even if you do not plan to apply for a license. It is vital that you are familiar with Ohio self-defense law to help you make better decisions and act legally.

You can search for classes on OhioGunClass.org, a website we host for instructors in Ohio.

Dean Rieck is Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms Association, a former competitive shooter, NRA Patron Member, #1 NRA Recruiter for 2013, business owner and partner with Second Call Defense.